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21 days to die : the Canadian guide to end of life

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Hochstetler, Linda. Manotick, ON,: Sumeru Press Inc., , 2021.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: BF789 D7 H685c 2021

Availability: 3 copies, 3 available

"This is a guide to end of life in the Canadian context. Chapters deal with issues such as palliative care, hospice, advanced care plans, how to recognize and respond to the stages of dying during the last 21 days, conversations to have, disposal of the body, and grief. Also included are many usefu…

Alternate Title: Twenty-one days to die

Author: Hochstetler, Linda

Place of Publication: Manotick, ON,

Publisher: Sumeru Press Inc.,

Publication Date: 2021

Physical Description: 161 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm

Subjects: Popular Work; Attitude to Death; Palliative Treatment; Terminal Care; Hospice Care; Grief; Death and dying

Abstract: "This is a guide to end of life in the Canadian context. Chapters deal with issues such as palliative care, hospice, advanced care plans, how to recognize and respond to the stages of dying during the last 21 days, conversations to have, disposal of the body, and grief. Also included are many useful lists, websites, books and other resources for Canadians, presented in an easy-to-access form for sharing at a difficult time. Many of the resources include QR codes."-- Provided by publisher

ISBN: 9781896559728

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr; Vancouver Library; Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: BF789 D7 H685c 2021

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365 prescriptions for the soul : daily messages of inspiration, hope, and love

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Siegel, Bernie S. Novato, CA: New World Library , 2004.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WB880 S5713 2004

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Alternate Title: Three hundred sixty-five prescriptions for the soul

Author: Siegel, Bernie S

Place of Publication: Novato, CA

Publisher: New World Library

Publication Date: 2004

Physical Description: xiii, 365 p. ; 21 cm.

Subjects: Mind Body Relations (Metaphysical); Spirituality; Aphorisms and Proverbs; Popular Work

ISBN: 9781577314257

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: WB880 S5713 2004

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After suicide loss : coping with your grief

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Jordan, Jack, Baugher, Bob. Newcastle, WA: Caring People Press , 2016. 2nd ed.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: BF575 G7 J82 2016

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Author: Jordan, Jack; Baugher, Bob

Edition: 2nd ed.

Place of Publication: Newcastle, WA

Publisher: Caring People Press

Publication Date: 2016

Physical Description: vi, 156 p. ; 21 cm

Subjects: Bereavement; Grief; Suicide; Loss; Adaptation, Psychological; Popular Work

Notes: This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.

ISBN: 9780983950592

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: BF575 G7 J82 2016

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Alex's journey

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American Brain Tumor Association. Des Plaines, IL: American Brain Tumor Association , 2006.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WL358 A849a 2006

Availability: 3 copies, 3 available

This is a fiction story about a boy named Alex who has a brain tumor. Alex gets better with the help of many people who care about him.

Alternate Title: Alex's journey : the story of a child with a brain tumor

Corporate Author: American Brain Tumor Association

Place of Publication: Des Plaines, IL

Publisher: American Brain Tumor Association

Publication Date: 2006

Physical Description: 30 minutes

Subjects: Brain Neoplasms - psychology; Fictional Works; Child; Juvenile Literature

Abstract: This is a fiction story about a boy named Alex who has a brain tumor. Alex gets better with the help of many people who care about him.

Language: English

Material Type: Video; DVD

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library; Victoria Cancer Info Ctr; Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: WL358 A849a 2006

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Alex's journey : the story of a child with a brain tumor

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American Brain Tumor Association. Des Plaines, Ill.: American Brain Tumor Association , 1999.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ201 C5 A849a 1999

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

This is a fiction story about a boy named Alex who has a brain tumor. Alex gets better with the help of many people who care about him.

Corporate Author: American Brain Tumor Association

Place of Publication: Des Plaines, Ill.

Publisher: American Brain Tumor Association

Publication Date: 1999

Subjects: Brain Neoplasms - psychology; Fictional Works; Child; Juvenile Literature

Abstract: This is a fiction story about a boy named Alex who has a brain tumor. Alex gets better with the help of many people who care about him.

ISBN: 0944093299

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library

Call Number: QZ201 C5 A849a 1999

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Analysis of the findings : Aboriginal cancer care needs assessment : it's our responsibility

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Cancer Care Ontario. Aboriginal Cancer Care Unit. [Toronto, ON]: Cancer Care Ontario , 2002.

Audience: Professional

Call Number: QZ200 C215i 2002 PT.3

Availability: 2 copies, 2 available

Author: Cancer Care Ontario. Aboriginal Cancer Care Unit

Place of Publication: [Toronto, ON]

Publisher: Cancer Care Ontario

Publication Date: 2002

Subjects: First Nations; Neoplasms - Ontario; Neoplasms; Needs Assessment

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Professional

Location: Vancouver Library; Victoria Library

Call Number: QZ200 C215i 2002 PT.3

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Anatomy of hope : how people prevail in the face of illness

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Groopman, Jerome E. New York, NY: Random House , 2004.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WM172 G876 2004

Availability: 8 copies, 8 available

Explores the extent to which hope features in the experience of patients with chronic and terminal illnesses; the importance of hope in enabling patients, families, friends, and physicians to meet the challenges of serious illness; the various forms that hope can take; and the role of the physician…

Author: Groopman, Jerome E

Place of Publication: New York, NY

Publisher: Random House

Publication Date: 2004

Physical Description: xvii, 248 p. ; 25 cm.

Subjects: Hope; Attitude to Health; Physician-Patient Relations; Popular Work

Abstract: Explores the extent to which hope features in the experience of patients with chronic and terminal illnesses; the importance of hope in enabling patients, families, friends, and physicians to meet the challenges of serious illness; the various forms that hope can take; and the role of the physician in fostering or at least not extinguishing hope.

ISBN: 0375506381

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library; Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr; Victoria Cancer Info Ctr; Surrey Library; Kelowna Library; Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr; Prince George Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: WM172 G876 2004

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Ani's light

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Singh, Tanu Shree, Prabhat, Sandhya (ill.). Washington, DC: Magination Press | American Psychological Association , 2020.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ201 C5 S617 2020

Availability: 3 copies, 3 available

"Ani's stuck in a dark cloud because his mother hasn't been home. His friends and family try to brighten his mood, but nothing helps. When Mama finally comes back, but with her hair missing, Ani's light gets brighter and brighter, chasing away his darkness. The unconditional love between Ani and hi…

Alternate Title: Darkness

Author: Singh, Tanu Shree; Prabhat, Sandhya (ill.)

Place of Publication: Washington, DC

Publisher: Magination Press; American Psychological Association

Publication Date: 2020

Physical Description: 34 unnumbered pages : col. ill. ; 29 cm.

Subjects: Mother-Child Relations; Depression; Neoplasms - diagnosis; Juvenile Literature; Pictorial Works; Popular Work

Abstract: "Ani's stuck in a dark cloud because his mother hasn't been home. His friends and family try to brighten his mood, but nothing helps. When Mama finally comes back, but with her hair missing, Ani's light gets brighter and brighter, chasing away his darkness. The unconditional love between Ani and his mother shines through as the two enjoy their precious time together, whether it's forever, or just for now." - Provided by publisher; Includes a note to parents and caregivers.; Ages 4-8

Notes: This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.

ISBN: 9781433832772

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library; Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr; Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: QZ201 C5 S617 2020

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Apoptosis, cell death, and cell proliferation

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Roche Applied Science. Germany: Roche Diagnostics GmbH , 2006?. 3rd ed.

Audience: Professional

Call Number: QU375 R673 2006

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Author: Roche Applied Science

Edition: 3rd ed.

Place of Publication: Germany

Publisher: Roche Diagnostics GmbH

Publication Date: 2006?

Subjects: Apoptosis; Cell Death; Cell Proliferation; Biological Assay - methods

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Professional

Location: Vancouver Library

Call Number: QU375 R673 2006

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Apoptosis, senescence and cancer

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Totowa, NJ: Humana Press , 2007. 2nd ed.

Audience: Professional

Call Number: QZ200 A644g 2007

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Editor: Gewirtz, David A; Holt, Shawn E; Grant, Steven

Edition: 2nd ed.

Place of Publication: Totowa, NJ

Publisher: Humana Press

Publication Date: 2007

Physical Description: xvii, 599 p. : ill. ; 26 cm.

Series: Cancer drug discovery and development

Subjects: Apoptosis; Neoplasms - radiotherapy; Neoplasms - therapy; Aging; Cell Death; Cell Aging; Drug Resistance, Neoplasm

ISBN: 9781588295279; 1588295273

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Professional

Location: Vancouver Library

Call Number: QZ200 A644g 2007

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Art of conversation through serious illness : lessons for caregivers

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McQuellon, Richard P, Cowan, Michael A. New York, NY: Oxford University Press , 2010.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: BF789 D4 M377 2010

Availability: 5 copies, 5 available

Author: McQuellon, Richard P; Cowan, Michael A

Place of Publication: New York, NY

Publisher: Oxford University Press

Publication Date: 2010

Physical Description: xv, 144 p. ; 18 cm.

Subjects: Terminal Care; Attitude to Death; Caregivers - psychology; Critical Illness; Empathy; Communication; Terminally Ill; Neoplasms -psychology; Popular Work

ISBN: 9780195389227; 0195389220

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library; Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr; Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr; Victoria Cancer Info Ctr; Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: BF789 D4 M377 2010

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Art of dying : how to leave this world with dignity and grace, at peace with yourself and your loved ones

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Weenolsen, Patricia. New York, NY: St. Martin's Press , 1996.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: BF789 D4 W397 1996

Availability: 2 copies, 2 available

Discusses coming to terms with the disease itself; managing pain; planning funerals; making peace with loved ones; deciding about terminal care; and learning what the final experience of death is like. Although the author argues the pros and cons of euthanasia and belief in an afterlife, her obviou…

Author: Weenolsen, Patricia

Place of Publication: New York, NY

Publisher: St. Martin's Press

Publication Date: 1996

Subjects: Death - psychology; Terminally Ill - psychology; Loss - psychology

Abstract: Discusses coming to terms with the disease itself; managing pain; planning funerals; making peace with loved ones; deciding about terminal care; and learning what the final experience of death is like. Although the author argues the pros and cons of euthanasia and belief in an afterlife, her obvious bias in favour of both may be off-putting to some readers.

ISBN: 0312167768; 9780312167769

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr; Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: BF789 D4 W397 1996

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Aunt Mary buttons

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Jones, Diane Jarvis. [Vancouver, BC?]: Diane Jarvis Jones , 1995.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: BF575 C5 J76 1995

Availability: 6 copies, 6 available

The narrator remembers being a baby and being given a button blanket by Aunt Mary. Aunt Mary comes to live with the family when the narrator is five and she is seriously ill and dying. She sings a song to the young child who is afraid of death but does not understand its meaning. After the death of…

Author: Jones, Diane Jarvis

Place of Publication: [Vancouver, BC?]

Publisher: Diane Jarvis Jones

Publication Date: 1995

Subjects: Grief; Family; Attitude to Death; Parent-Child Relations; Infant; Child; Juvenile Literature

Abstract: The narrator remembers being a baby and being given a button blanket by Aunt Mary. Aunt Mary comes to live with the family when the narrator is five and she is seriously ill and dying. She sings a song to the young child who is afraid of death but does not understand its meaning. After the death of Aunt Mary, the child continues to give others buttons in remembrance.

ISBN: 096994070X; 9780969940708

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library; Victoria Cancer Info Ctr; Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr; Prince George Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: BF575 C5 J76 1995

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Awakening from grief : finding the way back to joy

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Welshons, John E. Makawao, HI.: Inner Ocean , 2003.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: BF575 G7 W463 2003

Availability: 2 copies, 2 available

Author: Welshons, John E

Place of Publication: Makawao, HI.

Publisher: Inner Ocean

Publication Date: 2003

Subjects: Grief - psychology; Bereavement - psychology; Loss - psychology; Death - psychology

ISBN: 1930722184

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr; Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: BF575 G7 W463 2003

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Away but never gone

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Mehta, Nicky. [Canada]: Tara Nicole Mehta , 2017.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: BF575 C5 M498 2017

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Away but Never Gone is an illustrated book for children ages 1-8 years. The title is based on a song of the same name by the band The Wailin' Jennys, for whom the author is a founding member. "This book, with its nod to the cycles of nature, will act as a grief aid for young children." - Cover

Author: Mehta, Nicky

Place of Publication: [Canada]

Publisher: Tara Nicole Mehta

Publication Date: 2017

Physical Description: 30 unnumbered pages : col. ill. ; 23 cm.

Subjects: Grief; Loss; Juvenile Literature; Popular Work

Abstract: Away but Never Gone is an illustrated book for children ages 1-8 years. The title is based on a song of the same name by the band The Wailin' Jennys, for whom the author is a founding member. "This book, with its nod to the cycles of nature, will act as a grief aid for young children." - Cover

ISBN: 9781775179016

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library

Call Number: BF575 C5 M498 2017

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Badger's parting gifts

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Varley, Susan. London, U.K.: Anderson Press Ltd. , 1984.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: BF575 C5 V315 1984

Availability: 5 copies, 5 available

Badger's friends are overwhelmed with their loss when he dies. By sharing their memories of his gifts, they find the strength to face the future with hope.

Author: Varley, Susan

Place of Publication: London, U.K.

Publisher: Anderson Press Ltd.

Publication Date: 1984

Subjects: Grief; Death; Infant; Child; Attitude to Death; Parent-Child Relations; Juvenile Literature

Abstract: Badger's friends are overwhelmed with their loss when he dies. By sharing their memories of his gifts, they find the strength to face the future with hope.

ISBN: 0006643175 (Collins); 0862640628

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library; Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr; Victoria Cancer Info Ctr; Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: BF575 C5 V315 1984

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Bald-headed princess : cancer, chemo, and courage

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Ditmars, Maribeth R. Washington, DC: Magination Press | American Psychological Association , 2010.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ201 C5 D615 2010

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

With her parents at her side and new friends to tell her bad jokes, eleven-year-old "soccer princess" Izzie Salida learns to cope with her leukemia diagnosis and treatment.

Author: Ditmars, Maribeth R

Place of Publication: Washington, DC

Publisher: Magination Press; American Psychological Association

Publication Date: 2010

Physical Description: 96 p. ; 22 cm.

Subjects: Leukemia; Neoplasms - therapy; Child; Family; Humor; Juvenile Literature

Abstract: With her parents at her side and new friends to tell her bad jokes, eleven-year-old "soccer princess" Izzie Salida learns to cope with her leukemia diagnosis and treatment.